Radeon 8050S
VS
Radeon RX 8050S

Radeon 8050S vs Radeon RX 8050S

AMD

Radeon 8050S

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2800 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
142%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
126%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
121%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
110%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
105%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
143%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
127%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
122%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
110%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
106%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
101%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 8050S.

InsightRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 8050S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $400 (vs $400), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 8050S.

InsightRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+0.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8050S and Radeon RX 8050S

AMD

Radeon 8050S

The Radeon 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score
16,259
16,167
Shading Units
2048+6300%
32
Boost Clock
2800 MHz
2800 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of LPDDR5X (Shared). Bus width: System Shared vs System Shared.

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity
none
none
Memory Type
LPDDR5X (Shared)
LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s (Max)
256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width
System Shared
System Shared
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
Encoder
VCN 4.5
VCN 4.5
Decoder
VCN 4.5
VCN 4.5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
TDP
55W
55W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
295.6
293.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S offers 0.5% better value.

FeatureRadeon 8050SRadeon RX 8050S
MSRP
$400
$400
Avg Price (30d)
$400
$400
Performance per Dollar
40.6
40.4
Codename
Strix Halo
Release
January 6 2025
January 6 2025
Ranking
#126
#149